Tag: CASA for Children of Monmouth County
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Beginning of school year often reveals child abuse, neglect
By Cynthia Van Brunt The end of summer and the start of a new school year is an exciting time for most children. But for some, the beginning of school could reveal a dark secret when signs of abuse and neglect these children have suffered over the summer are noticed by teachers, staff and other…
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CASA of Monmouth County receives Impact 100 Jersey Coast grant
CASA for Children of Monmouth County has been named as one of four recipients of the Impact 100 Jersey Coast’s 2019 high-impact grants of $110,000. CASA of Monmouth County is the sole organization in Monmouth County authorized by the court to provide advocacy service for foster children, and to train community volunteers to undertake independent…
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CASA seeks volunteers to assist children in court
As a court appointed special advocate, volunteers receive training to advocate in court and in the community for the needs and rights of children in foster care. Volunteers come from all walks of life and professions and have one thing in common: they care about children. “Volunteers get to know the child they represent by…